FDA clears IND application for LTZ-301 to treat R/R NHL
“The FDA’s clearance, signaling the initiation of our Phase I study for LTZ-301, represents a significant milestone for the company,” said Robert Li, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of LTZ. “We look forward to advancing our lead asset into the clinic to evaluate our myeloid engager approach and its potential as an effective therapy for cancer and other indications, such as autoimmune diseases. Additionally, the recent appointment in October 2024 of Dr. Wayne Godfrey, as LTZ’s Chief Medical Officer, strengthens our company’s scientific and clinical leadership – providing us with great optimism as we move forward in our next phase of clinical development. We’re also delighted to welcome Dr. Alan J. Korman, a globally recognized pioneer in cancer immunology, to LTZ’s scientific advisory board.”
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